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    Rich's Quince

    Scientific Name: Cydonia oblonga 'Rich's'

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Rich's Quince plant details

    Rich's Quince is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rich's Quince

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: edible

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rich's Quince

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This small 15-20' tree has white to pink spring flowers but was selected for its extra large, fragrant golden-yellow fruit used in jelly. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Rich's Quince plant

    How to Grow Rich's Quince

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 20'

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 12'-15'

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    • regular
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    aka Cydonia vulgaris, Fruiting Quince

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • regular
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    Cydonia oblonga 'Cooke's Jumbo'

    aka Flowering Quince

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • regular
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